BENIN – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has sworn-in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Musa Umar Ikhilor and Dr. Samson Osagie respectively.
The duo took their seats in their respective offices soon after taking their oath of office from the governor.
Samson Osagie was screened and confirmed by the Edo State House of Assembly in less than 24 hours after his appointment was announced by the governor.
Governor Okpebholo had on Tuesday, barely two hours after his swearing-in, announced the nomination of Ikhilor and Osagie.
Governor Okpebholo, in his charge, told the new appointees to help him achieve his vision for the State and ensure that the people come first.
He said: “I was voted to work, and everybody should be ready to work. I carefully selected these appointees. They have proven integrity. Work with them so that we can do the best we should do.
“During my campaigns, I promised to work with the best, and that’s what we have done with these appointments. Our best is yet to come”
In his response, the New SSG, Ikhilor, said the team will help the Governor in fulfilling his campaign promises by driving meaningful change and development in the State.
The New Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie also said he will help the Governor achieve his agenda for the people, adding, “in my new capacity,
I will ensure that the rights of Edo people are protected”
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